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Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken

A simple and delicious slow cooker meal that delivers tender shredded chicken in BBQ sauce with minimal effort, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite flavor.
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste Season generously.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the sauce.

Notes

This meal is great as a main dish, in sandwiches, or as a filling for tacos or wraps. For extra flavor, try different BBQ sauces or add cayenne pepper for heat.